Seeking a Peer Facilitator/Van Driver to Join the Infinity Peer Support Team
Duties and Responsibilities:
∞ Raise awareness about peer support by conducting outreach, building membership, developing new programs;
∞ Welcome new members, participants and guests;
∞ Develop, facilitate and monitor daily educational groups, workshops and peer support groups;
∞ Model the values of Infinity Peer Support as a peer support agency by seeking peer input regarding all aspects of the program;
∞ Learn, model and teach Intentional Peer Support (IPS) and values;
∞ Learn, model and teach Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP);
∞ Schedule monthly educational events in tandem with the Director of Operations on topics of interest to members and participants of the program;
∞ Compile information for the monthly calendar and newsletter with the Director of Operations, then email to members and organizations;
∞ Develop and support leadership among all members, participants, guests and staff;
∞ Attend regional planning meetings in Strafford County, as well as other meetings as decided by the Executive Director;
∞ Meet with the Executive Director for weekly supervision, attend;
∞ Participate in staff meetings;
∞ Maintain excellent working relationships and communications with members, Executive Director, Director of Operations, staff and the Board of Directors;
∞ Maintain information for daily statistics and work on quarterly statistics for the Bureau of Mental Health Services (BMHS);
∞ Understand and demonstrate effective self-care;
∞ Manage your own wellness;
∞ Hiring is subject to a criminal background check;
∞ Attend trainings designated by the BMHS contract and assigned by the Executive Director;
∞ Understand and demonstrate healthy boundaries incorporating peer support values;
∞ Work in collaboration with the Executive Director on public awareness via all media forms;
∞ Maintain relationships with other organizations as well as other local and state agencies;
∞ Submit your personal time sheet to the Executive Director every other Friday;
∞ Perform other duties as needed by Infinity Peer Support (duties are subject to change);
∞ Coordinate and drive van to pick up members throughout Strafford County;
∞ Possess/Attain and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Skills:
∞ Basic computer skills,
∞ Good interpersonal skills and
∞ Good written, verbal and public-speaking skills.
∞ Time division is 80%-90% direct peer support activities and 10%-20% driving responsibilities.
Education/Training: At a minimum, a high school diploma. College is beneficial. Life experiences, certifications, and other trainings may be substituted for formal education.
Prior to hiring, candidates will have the following requirements, per NH State regulations:
∞ Provide evidence of U.S. citizenship, or authorization to work in the United States.
∞ Motor vehicle records check to ensure proper licensure and acceptable driving history.
∞ Criminal background checks, including the Bureau of Aging Adults.
∞ Check of previous employment and references
∞ Screened for Tuberculosis prior to start date, according to State requirements.
Salary Range: $15.00-15.00 per hour
To apply for the Peer Facilitator/Van Driver position, please forward a resume to Jim Ricker at, JimRickerofNH@gmail.com.
